Successful surgical and/or medical weight-loss therapy often leads to significant skin excess in various parts of the body. Unfortunately, when someone shrinks their body by 100, 200 or 300 pounds, the skin is not able to shrink as well. While the morbidly obese patient suffers with hypertension, back and knee
My plastic surgery journey began when I had the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) on 1/12/2013 by Dr. Quinones. I am over 2 ½ years post-op and have lost 124 pounds. I did not get my Sleeve because I had medical problems. In fact, I was really quite healthy, or at least
In recent news, a California judge ruled that Kaiser Foundation cannot routinely deny coverage for skin excess procedures by classifying them as cosmetic in nature. The class action lawsuit, started by Wendy Gallimore of Alameda County in 2012, argued that Kaiser violated California law by refusing to cover procedures designed
Nearly 100 million people acquire new scars every year in the developed world alone, primarily as a result of elective operations. Scars vary greatly, depending on several factors, individual and racial patient features, type of skin, location of incisions, and skin subject to tremendous tension for a prolonged period of
Deciding to take that first step towards a healthier you is not easy. It’s not only about losing weight it’s about creating and leading a new lifestyle. Although the journey may sometimes be emotionally and physically draining, it is well worth it. Whether you achieved your weight loss goals through
3 Surgeons Donate Dramatic Skin Removal Surgery for Patient's WLS Loss of 650lbs At 980 pounds, Paul Mason was once one of the world’s fattest men. Bariatric surgery helped him shed 650 pounds, but he was left with 100 pounds of excess skin. This skin was not only debilitating, often
In California, a trial is currently underway that could have a major impact on insurance coverage for plastic surgery following massive weight loss. The class action lawsuit, involving more than 10,000 plaintiffs, was filed against Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc., alleging that the insurance company violated California Statute - Health and
Undergoing plastic surgery can be life changing. Having a consultation with your plastic surgeon in which you ask all of your questions about your surgery is a crucial part of preparing for the procedure. Here are 10 questions to ask your plastic surgeon during your consultation. . . 10 Questions to
by Dr. Alejandro Quiroz Hard work, determination, and perseverance are what it takes to have a successful weight loss journey. After experiencing dramatic weight loss, people are faced with an inescapable decision, to go through post-bariatric plastic surgery or not. Plastic surgery after shedding many pounds of excess fat is
Siamak Agha-Mohammadi, MD PhD, is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon who completed his medical education at the prestigious University of Cambridge, England, and his residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; one of the most respected and comprehensive plastic surgery training programs in the United
